In Fide Issue 4 13 March 2015

Belong. Believe. Become.

From our Captains Academic Enrichment Careers News Athletics Training College Tablet Program Environment Group

Government House Visit Healesville Sanctuary Interviews Year 7 2016 Jazz is Alive Lisieux House Charity Library News

Performing Arts College Calendar College Services Community News Sports Report ACC Results and Fixtures Mothers Day Breakfast - Friday 1 May 2015, 7.30 - 8.30am

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From the Principal Mr John Finn Principal

We are now in the middle phase of the Year 7 House Mass and Dinners. These are important evenings for the boys, families and staff of this level. All students who attend our College are first and foremost young men of Whitefriars. We want every boy who enters our gates each day to be free to be themselves, participate in the life of the College and feel supported along the way. That is why having a strong sense of connection is such an important resilience factor for adolescents. This sense of connection extends into each of the Houses to which the boys belong. Year 7 students are learning about life through their own experience and through the words and deeds of older boys. It was lovely to see these older students at each of our House Mass and Dinner gatherings so far. They have presented themselves in a very gentle and assured way. These evenings are also a good opportunity to hear from parents about how their sons have transitioned to Whitefriars from their various primary school settings. We have been very pleased with the comments heard to date. The College Athletics Carnival took place at the recently renamed Tom Kelly Athletic Track in Doncaster. We are delighted that Tom’s work with young people over so many years has been recognised in such a prominent way. Well done to all of our students who attended in very high numbers, participated competitively and enjoyed the day as a whole. A particular mention should be made of our senior students who set a positive tone. Our Class of 2013 re-gathered in the familiar surrounds of the Canteen Decking last Friday evening. The fact that so many were in attendance speaks well of their disposition towards the College and their desire to reconnect. We are seeking to establish strong long term links with all of our Old Collegians. All Catholic secondary schools are now finalising their enrolments for 2016. As part of this process Whitefriars will be interviewing prospective families on Saturday. We will be seeking to offer as many places as possible according to our criteria. We have found that some siblings have not yet been enrolled for next year. If this is the case, we ask that you contact our Development Office as soon as possible. One of the many events occurring now is the House Music Festival. This has been an engaging series of lunchtime acts where Houses are represented in group and solo categories. The event has seen some amazing talents emerge whilst also building on previous reputations. Well done to the many boys who have entertained us to date. The Council of International Schools conducts its membership visit to Whitefriars next week. This means that the College will expose itself to International benchmark standards should membership be granted. We are hopeful that our visitors will see us as being of true merit within the process. A report on the visit will be given in our next edition. Congratulations to the large number of Year 8 fathers who are attending the Father/Son program this week. This follows the successful inaugural running of the Mothers/Son program in Year 7 last year. We are confident that the program will be worthy of the time investment of our families.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Aaron (11E2) and Nick Canil (8E6) on the recent passing of their paternal grandmother Ada Canil. May she rest in peace. Almae In Fide Parentis - In the Care of a Loving Mother.

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From our Captains

2015 College Captains - Joel Monteiro, Middle Years Captain, James Reidy, Vice Captain, Lachlan Mahon, Captain, and Matthew Zema, Vice Captain As the end of term 1 nears, we still have plenty of great events and activities at the College.

This week, the College held a special and memorable night for fathers and sons. This was the first of its kind and it was a terrific evening. It is known as ‘Time and Space for STEPPING UP’ and it signifies the best ways a father’s son can ‘step up’ to be an inspiring and grown man in the footsteps of their own father.

This program is especially organised for Year 8 Students and their father or guardian. Fathers willing to

be actively involved can play an important role in the lives of their sons. Other male role models may TIME & SPACE FOR add to a boy’s understanding of manhood, but a father is the most important connection in a boy’s life. STEPPING UP Year 8 Father & Son Night Wednesday 11 March 2015 It’s Important that at this age you keep a strong bond with your father. Even if it’s the simplest and McPhee Gymnasium 6.45pm for a 7.00pm Start smallest things you do to spend time with him, embrace the time you spend together and make the most of it. finish by 9.15pm

Whitefriars College is delighted to offer you an opportunity to experience a lifetime memory with your son at the inaugural ‘Father & Son’ Night.

The Year 8 students took plenty away from the night and I’m sure that the fathers did as well. It’s not often you really getThis innovative to single embrace evening program is an and event we have planned especially for our Year 8 students and their fathers (or male mentors). We think that this is a great time to bring appreciate your father for who they are and your son for who he is and for who he will grow to be. you together.

It was a night to remember and was a huge success, full of fun times and great memories! As they say the closest role models are the ones closest to home.

A reminder to all students to keep up the generous donations coming with any second hand footy boots that are no longer needed. These are to be handed in to either Br. Sean’s office or the P.E. Office. All sizes will be accepted. These footy boots will be donated to the less-fortunate kids in Timor-Leste, who will greatly appreciate your donation and guaranteed to put a smile on their faces. So if you have any old boots at home sitting around not doing much, please donate. It’s all to support the great kids in Timor-Leste.

Joel Monteiro, Middle Years College Captain.

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Mother’s Day Breakfast

Almae In Fide Parentis In the care of a loving mother

Whitefriars celebrates the importance of mothers everyday and as a society we officially celebrate it once a year.

We are excited to announce our inaugural Mother’s Day breakfast on Friday 1 May, 7.30 - 8.30am, and hope that you will be able to attend with your son/s, or the young men at Whitefriars under your care.

More details will be emailed to you at the commencement of Term 2.

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Mr Ashley Payne Academic Enrichment Academic Enrichment Coordinator

Mathematics Week - Theme: Pi This week, Maths Week – Pi, was celebrated down in the Undercroft. Activities included the annual Chess Challenge, Online Rice Challenge, the ‘Activity Captains Maths Quiz’ and concluded with a presentation from Swinburne University on ‘Maths @ Swinburne’. The activities were extremely well supported by students. Of particular note was the Online Rice Challenge where around 50 students came together to help answer maths questions to end world hunger – every correct answer would see the World Food Program donate rice to help those less fortunate than ourselves – Well done to Mr Charlie Garzia in particular who orchestrated this event on behalf of the boys.

I would also like to acknowledge Mr. Teggelove and Mrs Akers for organising the various activities and challenges. Lastly, I would like to commend the efforts of John Laidlaw (Maths Captain) for his support and bringing the whole week together. The faculty’s next enrichment activity is the CAT Competition (Computational and Algorithmic Thinking Competition) – Stay tuned for more details from Mrs Liz Moloney (Maths Enrichment Facilitator) regarding this event. Mathematics Week - Chess Challenge

Online Rice Challenge – Students competed online to raise rice through the World Food Program

Year 8 Mathematics Enrichment Program facilitated by Mrs Liz Moloney

English Enrichment Programming Last week we launched our English Enrichment Program for gifted and talented students in Years 8, 9 and 10. These programs have been designed in such a way to enable selected students to work with Mrs Lyn Power (Years 9 and 10) and Mrs Linda Whitby (Year 8) and other able students to extend and enrich their skills, knowledge and understanding of English. The program involves students being withdrawn from class three times a term for the remainder of the year in groups of 14 -20 students.

In our first session this week with the Year 9 and 10s, Mrs Lyn Power took students through Language Extension Activities and Reading and Responding to Texts with a particular focus on broadening their experience of literature and writing possibilities. Mrs Linda Whitby introduced Year 8s to Language in Advertising – a theme based unit for Term 1 looking at the exploration of language in Magazines, TV ads, YouTube Clips, Newspapers and Websites.

I encourage all students involved in these programs to make the most of this opportunity and hope it is a worthwhile and engaging experience. Feel free to contact me if you have any further questions concerning these programs.

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Careers News Mrs Anna Gasparini Careers Adviser

Careers, Courses and Study Information

Parents of Year 10 students are reminded that if they wish their child to participate in the ‘Career Wise’ Vocational testing program they must return their payment to the Kierce Centre by Friday 13 March. Click here for details and a copy of the payment slip.

Year 10 Students will begin their Work Education/Career Planning Sessions next week. The schedule below details the session times for each group.

Year 12 families are invited to our Career Breakfast Series. The series will kick off with our Careers in Accounting/Commerce breakfast on Friday May 1. Payment slips are due by Friday 27 March. Click here for a copy of the flyer. The next breakfasts in the series areFriday 15 May Careers in Arts/Law & Communications and Friday 5 June Careers in Health Sciences

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Year 7 2016 Interviews - Saturday 14 March

Interviews are being conducted this Saturday 14 March 2015 for our Year 7 2016 student intake. The Interviews will be held in the Duncan Centre from 9am till 3pm. We have found that some siblings have not yet been enrolled for next year. If this is the case, we ask that you contact our Development Office as soon as possible.

In accordance with the Catholic Education Office guidelines, offers will be posted to successful applicants on the 24 April 2015.

Athletics Training Campaign

With two sessions of Athletics Trainings left the team will be announce early next week. If you are successful in making the team please keep checking your emails and ensure you attend the remaining trainings.

Please remember to bring your drink bottles and have breakfast prepared to eat at school.

If it is torrential rain at 7am training will be cancelled.

If you have any questions please ensure you see myself, Mr Kellar or your Athletics Captains Thomas Knapper and Nicholas Florio. Ms Sarah Bell

Day and Date Time Venue Tuesday 17/3/2015 7am-8am Ringwood Athletics Track A C Robertson Athletics Track at Proclamation Park, Sylvia Grove, Ringwood. Thursday 19/3/2015 7am-8am Doncaster Athletics Track Tuesday 24/3/2015 7am-8am No training Team meeting and breakfast at the College Wednesday 25/3/2015 8.30am-4.30pm ACC Athletics Lakeside Drive Albert Park

How To Support Students in the College Tablet Program

Next Tuesday the 17 March, the College is holding an information and training evening for Year 7 parents and guardians on supporting students in the College Tablet Program. The night will be presented by College staff involved in the day-to-day implementation of the tablet program and will include topics such as: • Using and maintaining the tablet; • Tablet security and transport; • Protecting student data; • Using the College Service Centre; • Using the tablet at home; • Accessing College resources from home; and • Using your ‘Parent Access’ The information evening will begin at 7pm in the College Theatre and conclude with a light supper around 8.30pm. The content of the information evening is designed for parents and guardians. Students are asked not to attend. Mr Warren Moseley, Director of Information, Communication and Learning Technologies

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Healesville Sanctuary excursion On Monday 2 March, our Bridging class went to Healesville Sanctuary for an excursion. We travelled there by bus and arrived about 10 o’clock.

First, we went to the Platypus Centre. The platypuses were cute and lively and they swam around the pool and scratched their tummy. After that we visited the emus. We fed them with fruit and veggies and they enjoyed them a lot.

Then we went to see the brush-tailed rock-wallabies and the kangaroos. One of the kangaroos had a baby in her pouch. We visited the Tasmanian Devils and Wombats. Unfortunately, I didn’t see any Tasmanian Devils, but I saw two big wombats. The wombats didn’t move very much and they slept a lot.

Another amazing show we saw was the Spirits of the Sky bird show. The show was wonderful, the birds did many difficult tricks which really impressed me. I liked the big Wedge Tail Eagle the most because he was strong and cool.

I had a very good day, it was great!

Benjamin Lee Year 10 L3

Environment Group

Late last year, Sister Jane Remson, President and CEO of the Carmelite NGO, wrote an article in the Carmelite Review called “Caring for Creation: Our Responsibility”. She touches on society’s attitudes and actions on climate change and the effect this will have on future generations. She states that “environmental problems present themselves in different ways to different people. Some identify environmental problems with population growth, economic growth, urban population, poverty and sustainable development.” She reflects on the relationship between nature and economics and how too often there is a widening gap between the two. How can a GDP be measured will ignoring natural capital? She urges that there needs to be a “redirection of our relationship with nature as to promote a sustainable pattern of economic and social development.” Sister Jane Remson message of nurturing the world is in line with Pope Francis’ belief in regard to climate change. And that is “Respect for the beauty of nature and the grandeur of the cosmos is a Christian value, that failure to care for the planet risks apocalyptic consequences. Safeguard creation because if we destroy creation, creation will destroy us! Never forget this!” As a Carmelite school, the philosophy of walking gently on this earth will be explored this year using sustainable programs of awareness and action.

Thank you to Sandra Kennedy and Kenneth Ting for their help in picking blackberries in the College’s bushland last Tuesday. Whilst the College does have a weed problem with blackberry bushes, during the late summer there is abundant fruit. After the fruit was picked, it was washed and offered for staff to take home.

Upcoming dates to remember:

Earth Hour: 28 March 2015 8:30 – 9:30pm

https://earthhour.org.au/

Earth Hour is a few weeks away. The event is held worldwide and encourages individuals, communities and groups to turn off their non- essential lights for one hour as a symbol for their commitment to the planet. Events can be registered on the above website.

Ms Jo Anne Menzies

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Government House

Parker, Carter, Ray and myself represented Whitefriars-College at Government House Victoria, which was lead by Mrs Fields. It was such a good weather, we left school early and arrived at Government House at 9.15am. Government House has a big garden and is normally protected by security, but today, students who represented their school were invited in, for a welcome ceremony for International students. At the beginning, a speaker gave a welcome speech to all the international students, then a student band from other schools performed a wonderful show for all the attendees. The warm welcome made all the international students feel happy. After the welcome we enjoyed a morning tea for all the attendees, and were invited to take a visit around Government House. Mrs Fields lead our school students and introduced them to some knowledge about the Government leaders and the Queen. Though it was an unforgettable experience, nice times always pass quickly. We returned back at noon and continued with our study. This wonderful experience encouraged us to have more energy and courage to study.

Jiahao Li Year 11

Jazz is Alive A group of Whitefriars students have taken their love of Jazz beyond the school gates. Formed in February 2014, “About Blue” featuring Gabriel Sotomayor, Manning Peart, David Martini, Nick Bredhauer and Lachlan Green, performed for the first time in public at the Young Guns Festival on 18 October 2014 – which they won. This result led them to being asked to perform as the Feature Act at the Young Guns Christmas Festival on 20 December.

The band has kicked off 2015 with winning Heat 7 of The Espy’s Artist Showdown on 18 January. On Sunday 22 February, they performed in the Semi Final – the result is yet to be announced.

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Lisieux presents to The Reach Foundation On Wednesday the 25 March, at Lisieux’s House Assembly, we welcomed two guests from our House Charity Organisation, The Reach Foundation, and presented Jake and Jack with a substantial cheque. This money was raised by the students of Lisieux House via gracious contributions in last year’s House Raffle and Pastoral Care activities.

For those of you who may not be aware, The Reach Foundation is an organisation who aim to improve the wellbeing of young people, so that they can be healthy and resilient in order to deal with life’s everyday challenges. The organisation was founded by Paul Currie and the late Jim Stynes. Through encouragement and the workshops that Reach run, no matter what circumstance people are facing in their day to day lives, Reach workshops allow people to believe that they can achieve anything that they dare to dream.

Last Wednesday, Jake and Jack ran a few activities with us during our assembly, testing the bravery and courageousness of some amongst our cohort. Some of the students involved were Christian Belia of L1, Jack Roughsedge of L6, and Jack Zita of L3, who are to be commended, as well as the many other students who contributed to the activities. At the end of the assembly we presented Jake and Jack with a cheque for a grand total of $2026.40.

Jake and Jack were blown away with such a tremendous amount of money the Lisieux students and staff were able to raise. As House Captain of Lisieux, I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to Lisieux House staff and students for their incredible support to our House charity.

Daniel Varrasso Lisieux House Captain 2015

Students of Lisieux House gather with The Reach Foundation representatives Jake and Jack, after the presentation of a cheque for $2026.40.

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Ms Simone Pollock Library News Teacher - Librarian

As we have settled into the term, the Library has been bustling with students coming in to enjoy the variety of resources and opportunities available. There are regularly boys who come in and make use of the private study area so that they can get ahead – or catch up – on school work. With a librarian always on hand, there is always somebody who can be asked for assistance if required. Students also use the space to complete group work, making it a useful and time saving approach as they don’t need to meet up outside of school. Mornings find many boys availing themselves to the daily newspapers, some TV watching, last minute school work and research, the chance to borrow a new book to read, as well as a game of chess or two. The Library is open from 8.15am until 4.15pm. All students are encouraged to come by and enjoy the location.

During the past week, the Library has also seen a reintroduction of its Book Club. The students are meeting each Wednesday at lunch time and will discuss their chosen reading options, review books and contribute to review sites. They will also be given input into which new books they would like to see in the Library. It is wonderful to see their enthusiasm and interest. All students are welcome to join the club. Please see Ms Powling for further details. Mrs Linda Whitby, Literacy and Learning Resource Adviser

Library Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.15pm Friday: 8am - 3.30pm Contact Phone: 9872 8320 [email protected]

You can access the library catalogue and databases on our Library Web Page

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Ms Nathalie Fox Performing Arts News Learning Leader - Performing Arts

House Music Festival At the time of writing, the annual House Music Festival is well underway. We have seen some tremendous performances in the Lip Synch category with students receiving rapturous applause from the audience. Oscar Levi of Year 9 Mantua received a standing ovation from the audience and a perfect score from the judges for his rendition of ‘Popular’ from the musical ‘Wicked’.

Each house has prepared really well and we look forward to reporting the outcome of the festival in our next edition.

Believe In Music concerts Our Believe In Music concerts are running again – on 25 and 26 March. Three concerts have been booked this year to showcase the wonderful Music program at Whitefriars College.

The three concerts will include performances from the majority of ensembles and preparations are well underway. This promises to be an exciting event for our primary schools audiences.

St. Anne’s Strawberry Fair. Members of Rock Groups ‘Phelan Good’, ‘Deaf Sentence’, ‘The Contenders’ and ‘After Hours’ have been invited to play at the Fair on Saturday 15 March. Permission forms have been sent out and the students concerned are asked to return these as soon as possible.

Fetes such as this give our College a wonderful opportunity to provide entertainment, give our bands performance experience and promote our Music program and we are grateful to parents and students for their willingness to be involved.

Upcoming Events

15 March – St. Anne’s Strawberry Fair

25-26 March – Believe In Music concerts.

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College Calendar Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

16 17 18 19 20 Trinity House Mass and Tablet Information Corsini House Feast Day Mantua House Mass and Classes of 1984 Dinner 6.30 - 8.30pm Evening for Year 7 parents Dinner 6.30-8.30pm 30 year Reunion and Guardians Healy 1983 and 1985 have been Wilson Theatre 7 - 8.30pm -Year 7 & 10 Immunisations cancelled.

23 24 25 26 27 Brandsma House Mass and Believe in Music Concerts Believe in Music Concerts Pre-Easter Faith and Staff Dinner 6.30- 8.30pm Spirituality Day

Senior Years Student Parent Senior Years Student Parent - Student Free Day Teacher Conferences 4-9pm Teacher Conferences 4-9pm A-K L-Z

- Last Day of Term 1.

13 14 15 16 17 First Day of Term 2 Year 9 OLP Camp Parent Information Evening -Year 10 Careers Education 7-8pm Healy-Wilson 13-23 April Theatre

March - April 2015 March 20 21 22 23 24 Student Free Day Staff In service

Year 7 2016 Offers Mailed

For more College events please log on to the intranet by clicking here.

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Mrs Marie Cameron College Services College Services Coordinator

Uniform Exchange: All White shirts can be dropped at my office and will eventually be sent to the Orphanage at East Timor. All Brown and Grey jumpers are now $10 each, Tracksuit tops $50 each and Grey trousers $10 each. We are in need of Brown jumpers and Blazers in all sizes. Please drop these off to my office if you have any for sale. Congratulations to the Parents Association and all the Volunteers who have assisted at the Year 7 Dinners. From what I hear from the mothers who have attended already they have all had a great night. Congratulations to Nola and Pat Murphy. They have been presented with a little baby Grand-daughter. Michael and Nina have named her Daisy Mae. She is a beautiful little baby and as you can imagine has delighted the Murphy family after all their boys. Deepest sympathy to the Brown Family on the passing of Dr Peter Brown. Dr Peter was the Carmelite doctor for over forty years and was farewelled by many at St. Gerard’s Church at the Warrandyde Cemetery last week. Deepest sympathy to his wife, daughters and Jonathan who attended Whitefriars. May he rest in peace. Get well wishes to Fr. Frank Shortis, O.Carm., who is recuperating from his recent stay in hospital. Everyone at Whitefriars past and present send him their best wishes and love. Lost Property: During the year students are welcome to come to my office Tuesday to Thursday to check for lost property or to see Mrs Murphy in the Canteen on the other days. Canteen and College Services: Assistance needed: If anyone is available to assist Liz with the breakfasts for half an hour from 8am it would be very much appreciated. Please phone 98728308 if you can help. All the College Service Rosters and the Canteen Rosters have been forwarded to parent helpers. I would like to remind you all to mark your dates on your Calendar’s and if you are unable to attend on your Rostered Day please try and arrange a swap. Canteen helpers are asked to arrive about 9.30am if possible. College Service helpers should phone the day before 98728307 to check if there is work to do. Thank you all for offering to assist your help is invaluable.

Uniform Exchange Open Tuesdays 12.30 - 2pm Bob Stewart Shop Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 12.30 -2pm

Parents Association

Your key Parents Association contacts for 2015 are: Max Connors 0400 576242 Don Chesterman 0408 345766 Lynda Connors 0412 175458 Monika Bredhauer 0438 220361 Marisa Smeed 0425 730876

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Community Walk for Timor-Leste Sunday 19 April 2015 - Whitefriars College, Donvale Our purpose for this walk is to raise funds for various educational opportunities to aid the people of Timor-Leste including: • Helping fund Whitefriars students going to Timor-Leste, who will tutor the Timorese people in English and com- puter skills

• Support a scholarship program which enables Timorese boys and girls to educational opportunities they cannot afford without outside funding

• Support the Timorese men studying to be Carmelite priests and brothers

• Fund sending medical and other needed supplies to Timor-Leste

Sunday 19 April 2015 Starting at 10am

Whitefriars College, 156 Park Road Donvale VIC 3111 Our target is for each walker to raise $100 in sponsorship.

For more information contact: Sean Keefe 9872 8238 [email protected] 100% of the money raised goes to support the people of Timor-Leste. Click Here for Sponsorship form

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Mr Gavin Kellar Sports Report Faculty Head - Sport

“On 11 March, the Whitefriars 1st XI headed to St Bedes for a do or die clash in attempt to qualify for the Grand Final next Wednesday. With a few outs due to injury and camp, we showed our depth to be able to once again field an extremely strong team. Our performance was one of a team who have been threatening to play good cricket all year, and on this day we performed well out of our skin. Acting Captain Liam Smith, led the boys well in the field, leading us to rock and roll St Bedes for a poultry total of 58 with exceptional performances with the ball and in the field from all players. We comfortably chased the score 4 wickets down to secure a deserved spot in the Grand Final on Wednesday the 18 March. Hopefully we can get a full team on the park next week, and have a crack at bringing the flag home for Whitefriars.

The 2nd XI also have qualified for the Grand Final next week, and this is I believe, the first time at Whitefriars that both teams have been in the Grand Final… hopefully we can go the double for the first time ever at the College and finish off an extremely successful year of Senior cricket at WFC.” Evan Smeed, Cricket Captain

Congratulations to Nathan Santamaria who was selected as Goal Keeper for the Victorian under 16 VCFA side that competed in the soccer CFFA National Titles at the Sydney Academy of Sport and Recreation. They finished in third place. From this competition Nathan was selected to compete in a team of the carnival side against International teams in the Melbourne Friendship Cup from January 17-21, 2015. This side played against teams from Brazil, Africa, New Zealand and Argentina; and finished runners up in the Plate Final.

Finally I would like to wish our Senior 1st XII and Senior 2nd XII cricket sides, as well as our Senior Volleyball A and B sides; the best of luck as they compete for Senior ACC premierships next Wednesday. It is a fantastic achievement for these four sides and their coaches to all make grand finals and we hope that their hard work throughout the season pays off.

For any information regarding the ACC including Results and Ladders and Updated Fixtures/Venues go to www.accmelb.com.au

If your son has been selected in any state or national sides please feel free to let me know via my email address [email protected] so that I can give them recognition in this report.

For any information regarding the ACC including Results and Ladders and Updated Fixtures/Venues go to www.accmelb.com.au

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ACC Match Results

Cricket ACC Match Results Senior 1st XI: Whitefriars 4 for 59 def. St Bedes 10 for 58

Senior 2nd XI: Whitefriars 10 for 61 def by. CBC 2 for 62

Tennis

Senior: Whitefriars 8 matches 78 sets def by St Bedes 4 matches 61 sets

Volleyball

Senior A: Whitefriars 3 sets 99 pints def. De La Salle 1 set 73 points

Senior B: Whitefriars 3 sets 93 points def. De Le Salle 1 sets 71 points

Good Sport Nominations Each week we have many students who excel in Sport, whether it is in ACC Sport or Non-ACC Sport. Each week staff members are asked to nominate students who have demonstrated excellence via their performances, participation, sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork. The following students have been nominated as Good Sports for this week:

Year 12: Rudi Hunt Frank Anderson Karim Faltas Jack Young Ryan Young Nicholas Florio Tom Knapper Nathaniel I’Anson Sam Weideman Joseph Primerano Jaye Witnish Evan Smeed

ACC Fixtures

Next Week For ACC Fixtures I have included the venue and the Estimated Return Time (ERT) to Whitefriars to assist parents collecting students.

Wednesday 18 March Senior Sport

Senior Cricket 1st XII – Grand Final 1st v 2nd v. St Bedes At TBA

Senior Cricket 2nd XII – Grand Final 1st v 2nd v. CBC St Kilda At Whitefriars College, Main Oval

Senior ACC Tennis – No Game

Senior ACC Volleyball – Grand Final 1st v 2nd (A’s and B’s) v. Mazenod At State Volleyball Centre, Dandenong